Central Collision Center is a family-owned automotive repair business with over 30 years of experience. It aims to provide high quality repairs, excellent customer service, and a collaborative work environment across its six locations and rapid repair facility in the Chicago suburbs. The company emphasizes communication, timely repairs, and career development for its 85 employees, many of whom have worked there for over 10 years.

1. Family Owned and Operated for Over 30 Years
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2. Our Mission
Central Collision Center provides high quality automotive
repairs throughout the south suburbs of Chicago. We
aim to simplify the repair process for our customers by
providing exceptional service, consistent communication
and timely repairs. Driven by our family culture, our work
environment fosters collaborative teamwork and career
advancement.
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3. Our History
• Founded by Mike & Nancy Caruso on May 12, 1981 in
Peotone, Ill.
• Expanded to 6 traditional facilities and 1 rapid repair
facility over 31 years
• Family owned & operated
• 85 employees
• 12% of employees have 20+ years at Central Collision
• 31% of employees have 10+ years at Central Collision
• 15% second generation employees
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4. Our Growth
2007 2012
1981 1999 • Oak • Tinley
• Peotone • Crete Forest Park
1995 2003 2008
• Mokena • New • Central
Lenox Express
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5. Our Services
•High quality collision repair
• Free estimates Quality
Repairs
• Onsite rental arrangements
• Valet pick-up and drop-off Best in
Customer
• Written lifetime warranty Service
• Complete insurance claim handling Superior CSI
• Key drop
• 24-hour towing
• Paintless dent removal
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6. Our Advantages
• Culture
– Family owned and operated since
1981
Green Facilities
• Education
– All six of our traditional facilities
– I-CAR Gold, ASE & ATEG master and Central Express use
technicians Waterborne Finishes
– On-site classes for technicians, • Reduces VOC emissions by up to
estimators and managers 80%
• Customer Service • Improves air quality for the work
environment and community
– Emphasis on consistent • Reduces hazardous waste
communication • Aligns closely with OEM original
– Superior CSI finish technology for superb color
match
• Efficiency
– Managed severity
– Reduced cycle time
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7. Our Locations
Oak Forest
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8. Central Collision Center of Peotone
216 S. Harlem Avenue
Peotone, IL 60468
(708) 258-6997
Established 1981
12,000 square foot facility
Facility Manager
Dan Bloechl
• 10+ years at Central Collision
• 30+ years industry experience
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9. Central Collision Center of Mokena
9646 W. 196th Street
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 478-6520
Established 1995
35,000 square foot facility
100+ person classroom
Facility Manager
Tom Dice
• 1 year at Central Collision
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10. Central Collision Center of Crete
1048 Main Street
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-3339
Established 1999
10,500 square foot facility
Facility Manager
Patrick Quinlan
• 10+ years at Central Collision
• 35+ years industry experience
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11. Central Collision Center of New Lenox
114 Oak Street
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-1235
Established 2003
8,500 square foot facility
Facility Manager
Jim Reed
•7+ years at Central Collision
• 25+ years industry experience
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12. Central Collision Center of Oak Forest
15232 S. Oak Park Avenue
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 429-0818
Established 2007
20,000 square foot facility
Facility Manager
Michael A. Caruso
• 5 years at Central Collision
• 5+ years industry experience
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13. Central Collision Center of Tinley Park
18040 Oak Park Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-9000
Established 2012
20,000square foot facility
Facility Manager
George McHenry
• 4+ years at Central Collision
• 30+ years industry experience
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14. Central Express
Located next to Central Collision Center of Oak Forest
15232 S. Oak Park Avenue
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 429-0818
Established 2008
4,000 square foot facility
Facility Manager
Matt Caruso
•3 years at Central Collision
• 3+ years industry experience
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15. Central Express
Same day service
In by 10 a.m., out by 5 p.m.
24-hour service
Rapid
In by noon, out by noon the Repair
following day
Our Guarantee Managed
Severity
If Central Express confirms your
estimate and it is $1,500 or less, up
to 12 hours of labor, the correct Reduced Cycle
parts are available and there is no Times
frame or mechanical damage,
Central Express will repair your
vehicle the same day
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16. Central Express
Ideal repairs include, but are not limited to:
• Small hits
• Minor dents or dings
• Bumper work
• Minor cosmetic fixes
• Paintless Dent Removal
• Off lease vehicles
• New car prep
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17. Training Center
• Seats 50+ people
• 80” LED TV
• Wireless transmitter to
send video to the
projector/TV
• Surround sound
•WiFi enabled Blu Ray
player
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18. Key Personnel
Mike Caruso Mike Fitzpatrick
President/Owner Chief Operations Officer
• 30+ years of industry experience • 25+ years at Central Collision
• Mcaruso@CentralCollision.com • Mfitzpatrick@CentralCollision.com
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19. To Learn More:
Contact one of our 6 locations:
Central Collision Center of Peotone: (708) 258-6997
Central Collision Center of Mokena: (708) 478-6520
Central Collision Center of Crete: (708) 672-3339
Central Collision Center of New Lenox: (815) 463-1235
Central Collision Center of Oak Forest: (708) 429-0818
Central Collision Center of Tinley Park: (708) 614-9000
Visit our website at:
www.centralcollision.com
Find us on:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CentralCollisionCenter
Twitter: @Central_CC
Instagram: www.instagram.com/CentralCollisionCenter
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